{Saying Goodbye to My 2026 Senior Spokesmodels}

It feels like just yesterday I was meeting TEAM 26 for the very first time. A brand new group of girls (the largest group I’ve had yet!), a brand new year ahead of us, and so many memories waiting to be made. And now somehow… here we are at cap & gown season already! Sadly we were missing a few girls for this shoot, but seeing the ones I could still made saying “goodbye” feel special.

Every year this session sneaks up on me emotionally. It’s the shoot that always makes everything feel real. The countdowns to graduation suddenly feel shorter, the “lasts” start happening, and you realize just how quickly senior year truly flies by.

TEAM 26 is a mix from Algona, Bishop Garrigan, Emmetsburg and West Hancock High School! We kicked off the year with a Meet and Greet party where each member received a welcome box from all our amazing sponsors throughout the year, including a custom CB Studio seniors t-shirt. Our first official shoot together was a fun, Americana mini session complete with watermelon and sparklers. At this session, we all became fast friends and the conversation and laughter hasn’t stopped since!

Following the mini session was the main event of the year, an ice cream themed styled shoot with, the one and only, The Outside Scoop’s iconic pink ice cream truck. Last but not least, their cap and gown session where I think we all got a little teary eyed…or was that the wind and allergies? Haha!

When I first created the CBS Senior TEAM, I always hoped it would become something more than just photoshoots. And every single year, that’s exactly what happens. Somewhere between all the themed shoots, team events, BTS moments, getting ready together, and countless conversations…these girls become a little family. These girls brought so much life to this year. From our Christmas glam shoot and parties to TEAM Field Day and every creative session in between, this group fully embraced every moment. They showed up for each other constantly and created memories that make this year so special.

TEAM 26, thank you for making this year so incredibly special! Thank you for trusting me, for bringing your personalities and hearts into every shoot, and for making this experience what it is! Watching each of you grow in confidence throughout the year has been such an honor! I already know I’m going to miss you all so much!!